President Mahama charges Transport Minister/Attorney-General to resolve unauthorised shipping charges
President John Dramani Mahama has charged Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Transport Minister and Dr Dominic Akrutinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, to take the necessary steps to address unauthorised shipping charges in the country. The President gave the charge in his response to the issue of unapproved fees and charges by shipping lines […]
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tariff on imports to the US from 1 August. He warned he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US trading partners decided to retaliate. The 27-member EU – America’s biggest trading partner – said earlier this […]
Ablekuma North: Ewurabena Aubynn prioritizes sanitation, roads, and flood control in development agenda
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament elect for Ablekuma North, Madam Ewurabena Aubyn, has announced key development areas she would focus on during her tenure. Madam Aubynn, who would become second NDC MP for Ablekuma North since 1992, mentioned sanitation, flooding, and bad roads as among the main development issues confronting the constituents. […]
AMA to temporarily close Nkrumah Avenue for urgent repair works
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that a section of the Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the Central Business District (CBD) would be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to allow for critical sectional repair works. According to a statement issued and signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Gilbert Nii Ankrah, on behalf of […]
New GIPC Board Chairman vows to attract more foreign investment
By: Jacob Aggrey The Former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development and the former Member of Parliament for Amenfi East in the Western Region of Ghana, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, has officially been sworn in as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). The inauguration ceremony, was held on […]
Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly announces two-month ultimatum for developers to regularise building permit
The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has announced a two-month ultimatum for property owners with unapproved developments to regularise their building permits. According to a statement issued by the Assembly and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Jacob Shamatey, on behalf of the Municipal Chief Executive, the move is in response to the growing number of […]
Ghanaian soldier who rejected galamsey bribe gets promotion and UN posting
Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, the young soldier who was recently honoured by a private security firm for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners (galamsey operators), has been promoted by the Ghana Armed Forces. At an all-rank durbar held at the Burma Hall, Burma Camp in Accra, on Friday, July 11, 2025, Private Teye-Tsu, currently with […]
Nothing is working well – Mampong Assembly Members raise alarm over absence of MCE
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Members of the Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region say the absence of a substantive Chief Executive is having a serious negative impact on every aspect of the municipality. They identified in particular administrative lapses that could occasion corruption, inability of the Executive Committee of the Assembly to meet to push […]
Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition marks marks AU Anti-Corruption Day with school outreach
BY: GODFRED ANKU KAALI The Eastern Regional branch of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, GACC, has organized an educational session for junior High School, JHS, pupils of Effiduase Methodist Basic A and B Schools in Koforidua as part of activities marking this year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day, AUACD. This year’s AUACD, commemoration, held under the theme, “Promoting […]
Jeremy Doku returns to Ghana to reconnect with heritage and launch charity efforts
By: Kwame Bediako Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has arrived in Ghana for a brief visit focused on reconnecting with his roots and engaging in charitable activities. The 23 year-old, born in Belgium to Ghanaian parents, touched down in the West African country recently, marking a significant moment in his personal and philanthropic journey. Though […]
Yapei-S/R: Ghana Nurses Association in Dallas organises health screening for farmers at Yapei
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Farmers often prioritize their work over their own health due to the demanding nature of farming activities. This can lead to a neglect of personal well-being, increasing their risk for various health issues. To ensure more care for health, the Ghana Nurses Association of Dallas-Fort Worth (GNA-DFW), a non-profit organisation based in […]
The Passing Of NPP MP For Akwatia Ernest Kumi
The untimely passing of Ernest Yaw Kumi, Akwatia MP at the tender age of 40, casts a long shadow, serving as a stark and sombre reminder of life’s inherent fragility. His sudden death, the cause of which remains unknown, resonates particularly with the often-unseen burdens carried by the human race in society. Kumi’s brief yet […]
Ministry of Health constitutes new boards for six major health agencies
By Brain Akutei – Azu Mateko The Ministry of Health has officially sworn in new Governing Boards and Councils for six important health agencies in Ghana. This move is aimed at improving healthcare regulation and service delivery across the country. The event took place at the Ministry of Health Auditorium and was attended by top […]
Significance Of The Official Visit By Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Ghana
NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RECENT OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI TO GHANA AND THE IMMENSE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM HIS VISIT Ghana and India share diplomatic history that dates back to 1953, when India opened a diplomatic office in Accra, formalizing full relations in 1957, the […]
